The continuing sagas of the Blue Heron Bridge

[fisheyeview]

Here are some pictures that my girlfriend Lindsay took this morning. It was definitely seahorse and octopus day for us, saw at least 6 or 7 of each.

Since this is my first time uploading pics here, I noticed the color drops off a bit from the photos when they are uploaded. Anybody else notice this?

Nice shots, and nice find on the pipefish.

 

[djtimmy77]

I don't know how I missed the coolest one:

 

[fisheyeview]

I don't know how I missed the coolest one:

Nice face shot.

 

[fisheyeview]

This morning's bridge dive was nice and relaxing. The current was not too strong (especially considering the full moon), and visibility was excellent. Water temperature was 80 degrees. I did a 1 hour 51 minute dive today. I couldn't figure out why my air ran out faster today than normal. It wasn't until I was out that I noticed my o-ring was leaking. Oh well.

Here are some shots from today's dive.

Although not quite at attention like Kevin's octo, this guy was trying his best.

Found this guy out in the sand. He was so small that when I first spotted him I thought it was a strange nudi.

Jim (a/k/a CoolTech) showed this little guy to Kelly. I thought it was another Flabellina at first. It was not until after I looked at it on the computer that I saw it was different. This is a Cratena cf. peregrina. He has a damaged oral tantacle.

Someone on today's dive got a picture of a Banded Jawfish aerating it's eggs. I even called her a name for getting the shot when I didn't even see the Jawfish with eggs.

I now have to take back all the names, as it turns out I did see teh Jawfish with eggs. I even got pictures, but didn't even know it.

And now for the guy that made the dive for me. Making his debut at 1 inch long I give you baby Frogfish.

 

[CheddarChick]

Well guys & and gals....This is the best thread I have sat thru in a long time.....How amazing to find the smallest & most colorful of them all under a bridge....I have got to move to Florida.....Cooltech....your skills are becoming amazing, and fisheye...I am amazed & astounded by the vivid colors and sharpness of your pictures....

 

[Wayfarer2]

I have to agree about this being the best thread in awhile. Hey Cooltech, your shots are great and don’t worry about not having a big camera, they are nice but the camera doesn’t make the photographer.

 

[Divergirl4U]

I don't know how I missed the coolest one:

This is beautiful :cool2:

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

This morning's bridge dive was nice and relaxing. The current was not too strong (especially considering the full moon), and visibility was excellent. Water temperature was 80 degrees. I did a 1 hour 51 minute dive today. I couldn't figure out why my air ran out faster today than normal. It wasn't until I was out that I noticed my o-ring was leaking. Oh well.

Here are some shots from today's dive.

I now have to take back all the names, as it turns out I did see teh Jawfish with eggs. I even got pictures, but didn't even know it.

You mean like this one?

Really nice shots, Scott. Really like the white Frogfish!

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

Nice shots Jim. The crab looks like some kind of decorator crab or a sponge crab. Not sure.

Sharp shot on the froggie.

I only saw 3 sets of legs, so my first thought was some type of Porcelain Crab

 

[D2Diver]

Another great dive day. Here is the only thing different that I took today Thanks for posting the photos everyone. Jim I especially love the octo in the clear bottle -great shot. I must start taking pics of blobs esp red ones! And Scott - that tiny frogfish is awesome & I am so glad you got the male jawfish with eggs. djtimmy77 you are right that is a cool face on seahorse photo. As others posted we all can enjoy diving the Bridge no matter where we live thanks to everyone posting such great photos & stories.